UK financial watchdog to consult on proposed crypto regulations


Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

April ⁠15 (Reuters) - Britain's financial ⁠regulator said on Wednesday ‌it was consulting on how firms might ​be affected by ⁠the regulation ⁠of the crypto industry ⁠which ‌is due to ⁠come into effect by October ​2027.

Under ‌the consultation, the ⁠Financial ​Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on ⁠proposed regulations on ​a range of crypto activities including operating ⁠crypto trading platforms as well as dealing, staking and ​safeguarding crypto ⁠assets, the regulator ​said.

(Reporting by ‌Prerna Bedi in ​Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

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